On Friday, February 22nd, 2019 around 6:10 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 3800 block of S Burdick St for a report of a porch fire. When officers arrived on scene they found heavy smoke and fire conditions that had spread to the front of the home. The fire caused energized power lines to fall in the immediate area, blocking traffic on S Burdick Street.

Fire suppression efforts were started and the fire was brought under control in approximately 35 minutes. Officers were on scene for about two hours conducting fire fighting operations. No civilians or firefighters were injured in this incident. The fire cause is under investigation by the Fire Marshal.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Kalamazoo, MI: At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1400 block of Fulford St. When public safety officers arrived, there was heavy smoke and fire visible from the second story of the residence. All occupants of the home were able to evacuate safely.

Firefighters were on scene for several hours due to the severe weather which hampered the equipment functionality of fire apparatus. The fire was contained mostly to the second story and attic of the residence. The home sustained significant fire damage. There were no injuries to any tenants or firefighters during this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 337-8139 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.

On Friday January 25th, 2019 at approximately 5:30 pm Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the area of 1800 Bloomfield in regards to multiple home invasions and a larceny from vehicle complaint. The suspect fled the area on foot prior to police arrival. A K9 track was attempted however the suspect was not located. During the course of this investigation a suspect description was obtained. Officers canvassed the area and provided local residents and businesses with a detailed clothing description of the suspect.

Several hours later an alert local business employee contacted police about a suspicious male loitering in an open business. When officers arrived they contacted the subject and noted he matched the suspect from the previous home invasions. During the course of the investigation the male was found in possession of the previously reported stolen property. The 38 year old, Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for Home Invasion and Larceny from vehicle. The stolen property was returned to the rightful owners.

Anyone have information regarding this incident or recent burglaries are asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

On Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 at approximately 9:00 pm Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 500 block of N. Park St for the report of a robbery, a weapon was indicated but not seen. The suspect fled the scene prior to officer’s arrival. A K9 track was conducted which led officers to the 600 block of Ada St. While on Ada St, officers located the suspect and he was taken into custody without further incident. Additionally the stolen property was recovered.

As a result of this investigation a 39 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for Armed Robbery.

Anyone have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

On Sunday December 30th, 2018 at approximately 12:13 am Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 2100 block of Portage in reference to a commercial burglary alarm. When officers arrived they located forced entry into the business. Upon checking the business no suspects were located. A perimeter was established and a KDPS Police K-9 was requested. K-9 Nero tracked for nearly 2 miles locating 3 suspects. All three male suspects are Kalamazoo residents and were arrested on multiple charges. The stolen property was recovered and returned to the owner.
Anyone have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100